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Trump Administration Alters Green Card Application Process, Requiring Applicants to Return Home

Trump Administration Alters Green Card Application Process, Requiring Applicants to Return Home

The Trump administration has introduced new guidance requiring most green card applicants to return to their home countries to apply for permanent residency. This change, announced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), disrupts a long-standing practice that allowed immigrants to apply from within the United States. Immigration officers have begun questioning applicants on why they did not leave the U.S. to apply, a move that immigration lawyers believe will complicate the process and deter legal status seekers. The policy has sparked concerns about potential family separations and has been criticized by tech leaders for its potential impact on business. The USCIS has stated that applicants demonstrating economic benefit or national interest may still apply from within the U.S., but details remain sparse.
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USCIS Policy Change on Green Card Applications Creates Confusion Among Immigrants

USCIS Policy Change on Green Card Applications Creates Confusion Among Immigrants

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a policy change regarding the process for obtaining green cards, which has led to confusion among immigrants. The new policy, announced on May 22, 2026, states that adjustment of status to permanent residency will only be granted in 'extraordinary circumstances.' This means that individuals currently in the United States seeking a green card must return to their home countries to apply through consular offices, rather than adjusting their status while remaining in the U.S. This change has raised concerns among immigration law experts about who will be required to leave the U.S., especially those from countries with travel restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. The policy aims to ensure that immigrants navigate the system properly, but it has left many uncertain about their eligibility and the process they must follow.
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New Immigration Memo Poses Challenges for Laid-Off Tech Workers on Visas

New Immigration Memo Poses Challenges for Laid-Off Tech Workers on Visas

New Immigration Memo Poses Challenges for Laid-Off Tech Workers on Visas
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New USCIS Memo Poses Challenges for Laid-Off Tech Workers on Visas

New USCIS Memo Poses Challenges for Laid-Off Tech Workers on Visas

New USCIS Memo Poses Challenges for Laid-Off Tech Workers on Visas
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Trump Administration's New Policy Alters Green Card Application Process

Trump Administration's New Policy Alters Green Card Application Process

The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring green card applicants to apply from their home countries rather than from within the U.S., except in 'extraordinary circumstances.' This policy shift has caused confusion and concern among immigrants and their attorneys, as it represents a significant change from the longstanding practice of allowing applicants to adjust their status while in the U.S. The announcement has led to a surge of inquiries from worried clients, as the policy could affect hundreds of thousands of applicants annually. The administration's move is seen as part of a broader effort to tighten legal immigration pathways.
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Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards

Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards

President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned
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USCIS Green Card Memo Causes Panic Among Immigration Lawyers and Clients

USCIS Green Card Memo Causes Panic Among Immigration Lawyers and Clients

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a memo indicating that the adjustment of status process for green card applicants will now be limited to 'extraordinary circumstances.' This announcement, made just before a holiday weekend, has caused widespread concern among immigration lawyers and their clients. The memo suggests that many immigrants may need to leave the U.S. to continue their green card applications abroad, except for those whose applications provide an economic benefit or are in the national interest. Immigration lawyers across the U.S. have reported a surge in inquiries from anxious clients, including tech workers, startup founders, and other foreign nationals, seeking clarity on how this change affects their long-term plans.
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USCIS Policy Change May Require Legal Residents to Apply for Green Cards Abroad

USCIS Policy Change May Require Legal Residents to Apply for Green Cards Abroad

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new policy memo that could significantly alter the process for legal residents seeking to adjust their immigration status to permanent residency. The memo mandates that individuals must apply for this adjustment outside the United States unless they qualify for 'extraordinary circumstances.' This change is part of the Trump administration's broader immigration strategy and aims to adhere more closely to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), specifically section 245. This section governs the transition from temporary to permanent residency. The USCIS argues that the adjustment of status process has been overly broadened and should not replace the standard consular visa process. The policy is effective immediately, although it is a guidance document rather than a law.
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Processing Delays Leave DACA Recipients Jobless and Fearing Deportation

Processing Delays Leave DACA Recipients Jobless and Fearing Deportation

Recent processing delays at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are causing significant issues for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Many DACA recipients, who rely on work permits and legal protection under the program, are facing job losses and the threat of deportation as their permits expire. The delays have extended the median processing time for DACA renewals from under two months to approximately 3.5 months. This has left individuals like Maria Fernanda Madrigal, an immigration attorney, and other professionals in precarious situations, as they are unable to work legally without valid permits. The Trump administration's policies have been criticized for undermining DACA's protections, with recent actions including urging recipients to self-deport and making them ineligible for health insurance through Obamacare. Lawmakers and advocates are calling for expedited processing to prevent further hardships.
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USCIS green card announcement spurs confusion. What to know

USCIS green card announcement spurs confusion. What to know

Immigration law experts say the policy change is unclear on who would be required to actually leave the United States.
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Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration on Immigration Judges' Speech Restrictions

Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration on Immigration Judges' Speech Restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with President Trump's administration in a case involving free speech restrictions on federal immigration judges. The court reversed a lower court's decision, which had challenged a policy requiring immigration judges to obtain prior approval before making public statements related to their official duties. This policy, enacted during Trump's first term, was contested by the National Association of Immigration Judges, who argued it violated First Amendment rights. The Supreme Court's ruling did not address the policy's legality but returned the case to a lower court for further proceedings, emphasizing the need for adherence to the 'party-presentation' principle.
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Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants

Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants

The Supreme Court has rejected Florida’s long shot attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don’t speak English and are not authorized to be in the United States